Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1901 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Florida
- Serving families in Fort Lauderdale since at least 2011
In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 86 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Christian elementary schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 86
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 44 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of Christian elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School
What grades does Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School serve?
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School?
About 86 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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